After Muhammad's death, which of the following factors led Abu Bakr to take the leadership of Islam?
A) ?His power base in the Muslim military forces
B) ?His claim that Muhammad had privately designated him as his successor
C) ?His connection to the Prophet as he was Muhammad's first cousin
D) ?His willingness to stop non-Muslim tribes from joining Islam
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In dealing with Roman authorities, Luke draws explicit connections between Jesus and which other Christian figure?
A. Paul B. Peter C. John the Baptist D. Joseph of Arimithea
Depending upon the religion, __________ may not be an important feature
a. charity b. exegesis c. the sacred d. truth
A chain argument is a type of hypothetical syllogism.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
After Titus destroyed Jerusalem in 70 CE, Christians used the code name "Babylon" (see 1 Peter and Revelation) to refer to
A. Damascus. B. Troy. C. Rome. D. Ur (of the Chaldeans).